Monday, June 1, 2015

Stone Brewing Co. Releases Stone Saison, A Modern Take on a Farmhouse Classic

Courtsey of Stone Brewing Co

ESCONDIDO, CA (June 1, 2015) – Stone Brewing Co. is reintroducing its take on a traditional Belgian farmhouse ale, using
Southern California ingredients grown on its 19-acre farm.Stone Saisonisbrewed with lemon zest, grains of paradise, lemon thyme, lavender
and a small dose of habanero peppers, making it the quintessential
refresher for the warm-weather months. Starting today, the beer returns
in 12-ounce six-packs and on draft to retailers, restaurants and bars in
markets where Stone beers are sold.

“Before we began brewing batches of this year’s release, we looked at a
few ways to slightly improve on last year’s recipe for Stone Saison,”
said Stone Brewmaster Mitch Steele. “The herbs and spices remain the
same, but we adjusted the proportions to create a refined combination
highlighting each ingredient while offering a perfectly balanced flavor
profile overall.”

Courtesy of Stone Brewing Co

Grown at the craft beer company’sStone Farms,
lemon thyme and lavender contribute floral, citrusy aromas and flavors,
while lemon zest and grains of paradise add vibrant grapefruit and
white pepper notes that mingle with restrained, earthy heat brought on
by habanero peppers. These homegrown specialty edibles balance
exceptionally well with the subtle banana and clove qualities courtesy
of Stone’s house strain of Belgian yeast. The resulting beer finishes
with a crisp, dry and refreshing mix of spices, red apple and a hint of
heat.

Stone Saison will be available in limited quantities through the warm
and sunny season. The beer’s citrusy, floral and spice qualities will
shine through all summer long.

Founded by Greg Koch and Steve Wagner in 1996, San Diego-based Stone Brewing Co. is the 9th largest craft brewer in the United States.

Stone has been listed on the Inc. 500 | 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies list 10 times, and has been called the “All-time Top Brewery on Planet Earth” by BeerAdvocate
magazine twice. The multifaceted company will be the first American
craft brewer to own and operate its own brewery in Europe, and is also
building a production brewery and destination restaurant in Richmond,
Virginia. Brewing at both locations is anticipated to begin late 2015.
Known for its bold, flavorful and largely hop-centric beers, Stone has
earned a reputation for brewing outstanding, unique beers while
maintaining an unwavering commitment to sustainability, business ethics,
philanthropy and the art of brewing. For more information on Stone
Brewing Co., please visit stonebrewing.com or the company’s social media sites: Facebook, Google+, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter and The Stone Blog.